Regional Performance Analyst

Dealership: Lithia & Driveway | Regional Performance Analyst At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. We're looking for a Performance Analyst to support regional operational leadership through data analysis, financial insights, and performance reporting. In this role, you'll partner directly with OVPs, General Managers, and other senior leaders, helping drive informed business decisions across the region. We're seeking someone who thrives with autonomy, can confidently communicate with leadership, and excels at turning large volumes of data into actionable recommendations. This is a fast-paced, operationally focused role that requires flexibility beyond a traditional 9-to-5 schedule to support business needs, reporting cycles, and ad hoc leadership requests. Location: Supports locations across New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Regular travel required, up to 45% of the time. Target Hiring Range: $65,000–$85,000 What You'll Do Analyze dealer financial statements and operational performance data to support business evaluations and investment opportunities. Conduct research, trend analysis, and financial modeling to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives. Prepare proformas, forecasts, and ROI analyses for acquisitions and operational investments. Partner closely with regional operational leaders, providing reporting, insights, and recommendations that drive business results. Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations that communicate performance trends to senior leadership. Perform market assessments and competitive analysis using internal and external data sources. Support acquisition integration efforts by transitioning performance expectations and reporting structures into ongoing operational management. Assist with month‑end reporting, financial audits, ad hoc analyses, and special projects. Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automate workflows, and enhance data quality. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Analytics, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in data, financial, or operational analysis, preferably supporting large-scale or multi-location businesses. Strong analytical skills with experience working with high-volume data, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with dashboarding, reporting, or business intelligence tools is preferred. Automotive, retail, dealership, or similar operational industry experience is preferred. Experience with SQL, Hyperion/Essbase, Power BI, or other analytics platforms. Total Rewards At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $60,000-85,000, reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job‑related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including: Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays PTO: 80 hours front‑loaded on day 1 Short and Long‑Term Disability Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Lithia Learning Center Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com Other Requirements High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond! #J-18808-Ljbffr Pfaff Harley-Davidson